17 Ways to Boost Perseverance and Build a Legendary Will

Day 7

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Movies: The Piano (1993), The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
Songs: My Way (Frank Sinatra), On the Road to Find Out (Cat Stevens)

1. Plan a big project and finish it ahead of time.
2. Select two activities that you find engaging and meaningful and give 100% to them.
3. Set five small goals weekly. Break them into practical steps, accomplish them on time, and monitor
your progress from week to week.
4. Work harder than usual at your most important goal.
5. Select a role-model who exemplifies perseverance and determine how you can follow her/his
footsteps.
6. Read an inspiring quotation or poem which motivates you to achieve your goals.
7. Seed some flowering plants early in the spring and tender them throughout the summer.
8. Write your goals and aims and post them where you can see them regularly. Let them inspire you.
9. Manage a challenging task from start to finish at your work.
10. Take control of at least one new situation at home or work, one that you can handle. If you fail,
revise your plan but don’t give up until you finish.
11. Regularly articulate your goals into specific actions. This helps you to stay motivated and persistent.
12. Keep a checklist of things to do and regularly update it.
13. Attend a seminar or workshop on time management.
15. Think about what you would like to accomplish in the next five years. Develop a road map and
assess how your present skills match with your goals.
16. Be aware how to cut your losses in tasks which don’t require persistence.
17. For your next challenging task, make a realistic timeline.
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